October 3, 2024 at 02:59PM Dutch national police (Politie) suspects a state actor of the recent data breach, compromising officers’ contact details and private information. They are implementing stronger security measures, including two-factor authentication, and closely monitoring systems for unauthorized access. The investigation is ongoing, and further details will be made public as they become … Read more
September 17, 2024 at 05:39PM Hezbollah’s usage of pagers, due to fears of cellphone tracking, was exploited as an unknown culprit caused the devices to detonate, killing nine and injuring thousands. Suspected supply-chain interference suggests built-in explosive devices triggered remotely, implicating a state actor. Alarming implications point to Israel, given its previous accusations of sabotage. … Read more
December 29, 2023 at 03:05AM In The Register’s On Call column, a consultant/client liaison for a security services provider shares a challenging experience with a banking client. After a state actor breach, the client’s panic purchase of defensive tools led to friction over pricing. Eventually, the CEO’s unannounced cybersecurity test caused further strain, requiring months … Read more